Thread: Removing 300 TDI injector pump

It would be better to go the long way and remove the timing cover and de-tension the timing belt and pulleys. That way you can inspect the area and attend to any unseen problems.

Whilst the tool has been described, it has not been pictured. I can only imagine that it is just a plate to fit the timing cover, and a drift to eject the pump and support the timing gear. But it would be under tension and that could be difficult to get force onto it without damaging something else.

Provided the crank nose hasn't been interfered with, getting the timing cover off isn't too hard. Mark which bolts go where on removal, think about using a washer on the crank pulley bolt to ensure correct torque on reassembly, and everything should be fine.

ps: Put a piece of cardboard or ply in front of the radiator - I made the mistake of not protecting it and slipped and put a hole in mine once.

Although I dont disagree with Langy that pulling the cover to give the rubber band a once over if you do want to just pop the pump off see here:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-t...-12-045-a.html

I had just rebuilt a 300tdi (all new front end junk) and then on test run the IP was leaking... had a known good pump in shed so built up the LR tool figuring the timing belt etc etc was all A OK.

All went well, you can still check for timing with the cover on after re-installing the rebuilt pump without pulling the front off.

Steve

A thousand pardons...

But a serious question: The plate holds the pulley nice and tight? And the pump just slides back in?